New Orleans Jazz to Highlight Annual Ossining Education Foundation Gala

From Ossining MATTERS

On Ossining MATTERS Education Foundation will host the Jambalaya Brass Band May 2 for an exciting evening of New Orleans jazz in the auditorium at Ossining High School, followed by a Mardi Gras-style reception including live and silent auctions at the Ossining Public Library.

Tickets are now on sale. There are three price levels: $20 for admission to the show for students, teachers and seniors; $40 for admission to the concert for adults, and $125 for adult admission to the concert plus the Mardi Gras reception and auction.

For more information or to order your tickets, go to www.ossiningmatters.org.

The Spring Benefit is Ossining MATTER’s biggest fundraiser of the year. Since its founding in 2003, Ossining MATTERS has funded 180 grants and donated $825,000 to the Ossining School District, for projects reaching students from preschool through high school, supporting enriching programs in academics, cultural arts and athletics.

“It’s a great feeling to be able to fund enriching programs,” says Ossining MATTERS president Margie DeAngelis. “Thanks to our community, this benefit raises a lot of the money for these programs. I hope everyone comes out for a fun evening that benefits Ossining students.”

Jambalaya Brass Band are seasoned New York purveyors of authentic American “roots” music who play a delightfully spicy musical gumbo of New Orleans fare, from Jelly Roll Morton and Louis Armstrong to Rebirth and Dirty Dozen brass bands. Their modern sounds incorporate elements of R&B, Gospel, Funk, Zydeco, Latin, Hip-Hop and Bebop. This tight and tasty ensemble is the ultimate New Orleans Jazz party band.

After the concert, Ossining MATTERS will host a reception for premium ticket holders. The gathering, featuring refreshments plus live and silent auctions, will be held at the Ossining Public Library. With a total of more than 100 different items--all donated by individuals and businesses within our community and beyond--the auction will include sports tickets, spa treatments, treasured experiences with teachers, limited edition artwork, gift certificates to local restaurants, Broadway tickets and other exceptional offerings. And Ossining MATTERS will once again offer an online auction.